Where you will be working:

As a multidisciplinary Veterinary Hospital, we are proud to offer Western Sydney pet owners and their pet’s access to gold standard Emergency and Specialist services.

You will be working in a brand-new purpose-built Veterinary hospital with access to a full range of diagnostic imaging including high-field MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy and Ultrasound. A start-of-the-art ICU, three operating theatres, integrated RX works and Smartflow to support patient management.

The building incorporates dedicated training facilities including wet lab and education centre to train the future generation of veterinary professionals.

About the role:

As an ECC Clinical Director of ARH Minchinbury you will play an integral part of the growth of the hospital. This is a predominantly clinical role with some admin/management responsibilities, and your time will be spent:

• Working as an ECC Veterinarian across a mixture of shifts- days, evenings, overnights and weekends, with a roster defined in collaboration with the Business manager with your work-life-balance in mind.
• Establishing best practice processes for the department.
• Communicating the vision of the hospital and key department updates to your team to promote a positive work environment.
• Ensuring the department meets financial targets to sustain growth.
• Working with the business manager and other department heads to develop growth strategies.
• Supporting your team by providing feedback and conducting performance reviews to identify their areas of current success and areas for their future professional growth.
• Assisting with recruitment activities by building on your current team and identifying complimentary skills. Feel free to bring your friends-referral bonuses available!
• Becoming a first air officer with the appropriate training, as deemed by management.

The role:

• Permanent full time and part time positions on offer
• Genous hourly rate with penalties!
• Have an idea? We want to hear it. We are a new team, and we will value your input in implementing operating procedures
• Supportive and collaborative team environment – if you are taking your first steps in the ECC space we can provide shadow shifts with an experienced ECC Vet to support you on your journey.

About You:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent with Veterinary Registration in NSW (or eligible for the same) is essential.
• Experience in an emergency veterinary setting is desirable however if you have a great attitude and want to learn we want to hear from you!
• We like to play it fair amongst our team therefore availability to cover evenings, overnights and weekends is a must.
• Commitment to being a team player and contributing to a positive workplace environment.
• Enthusiasm for contributing innovative ideas to shape the growth and success of the hospital.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.

About ARH

The Animal Referral Hospital at Minchinbury, Western Sydney is excited to have opened our fifth Specialist and Emergency Hospital in September 2023.

As a multidisciplinary Veterinary Hospital, we are proud to offer Western Sydney pet owners and their pet’s access to gold standard Emergency and Specialist services.

You will be working in a brand-new purpose-built Veterinary hospital with access to a full range of diagnostic imaging including high-field MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, Endoscopy and Ultrasound. A start-of-the-art ICU, three operating theatres, integrated RX works, and Smartflow to support patient management.

We also have dedicated training facilities including wet lab and education centre to train the future generation of veterinary professionals.

We are a short drive away from stunning areas of Sydney such as the Blue Mountains and Hawksbury Valley, with all the outdoors adventures you can imagine. Love the nightlife and restaurant scene? Parramatta, a stone’s throw away, is the recently developed CBD of Western Sydney boasting multicultural culinary options, bars and clubs. As for beaches, no-where in Sydney is too far from our gorgeous coastline for a weekend surf or swim. While it’s true the Sydney housing market is booming, Western Sydney still offers a range of affordable housing options.

How we will support you:

We invest in the development and growth of our veterinarians and therefore you won’t see capped “CE allowances” with us!

We want to provide continuing education and learning opportunities that matches your development aspirations, so we have partnered with some of the industry's leading providers as well as developing our own programs, all to offer you extensive CE options:

• All-inclusive attendance at one of the largest annual veterinary symposiums in Australia – our very own Greencross Clinical Symposium, with one of 7 streams dedicated specifically to emergency and critical care.
• Your choice of professional membership from AVA membership or Vet Board registration.
• The opportunity to apply for scholarships for high level education courses including the University of Melbourne Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care.
• Access to your choice of two online resources such as VIN, VECCS, Dove Lewis, Wiley, Vet Webinar, Plumbs, Elsevier, VetFolio and Vetstream.
• Hone your clinical skills by attending some of our workshops and wetpracs, taught by specialists and leading experts from across the country. Regular topics include soft tissue surgery skills, drain and tube placements, mechanical ventilation, POCUS ultrasound and more.
• If you wanted further insight on a critical case, you can join in on our company wide “quarterly critical case reviews” and pick the brains of those in our incredible network.
• If obtaining your memberships is a goal for you we have a monthly membership study group and practice exam sessions, run by Dr Kate Camillo.
• Provide a calmer experience for your patients with Stress Free Pets certification.
• Maximise patient outcomes during CPR with RECOVER certification, the only standardized CPR training available to veterinary professionals. 
• Attend FREE monthly webinars on ECC topics, and get access to an extensive library of webinars hosted by VetWebinar
• Join short courses and modular programs run by VetEdcuation
• Alternatively, if you have a special interest let us know! We are always open to ideas and how we can support you in providing the best care to our patients.

Whether you are an experienced ECC Vet or an enthusiastic GP Vet this is an excellent opportunity to join a fresh, fun and supportive team.

For a confidential chat or for more information contact Shauna James on 0434 028 589 or [email protected] or apply now!